Behind The Curtain – 16mm Film Emulation

The tutorial video doesn’t seem to want to play…it’s also showing a 0:00 run time.

There is an issue with the movie its failing in amazon
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I am experiencing the same issue.

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And… it should be working now.

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The video is playing normal at this end.

Dan, Thanks for the insight.
I would like to know why are you balancing the clips at group-post clip level instead of at group pre-clip level? It makes sense to me to have the 2383 LUT in post. However, I don’t understand the reason why the CST and print light are at the end of the chain. If it works, it works, but the reason why always interest me.

It is working now.

Didn’t play… now it does…

Thanks for the insight Dan.
I like the idea of using the grouping function to create the “film style” (or any style) workflow. Have you used it much with clients? One issue I am running into is creating multiple versions. I have been duplicating the timeline and creating new groups for that timeline to show for example, a warmer or cooler look. Can you create versions of groups? I also just got turned on to shared nodes. I have been experimenting with using compound shared nodes just like the grouping. So a shared compound node with grain and soften and whatever then your balance and matching nodes then a shared compound with your “look”. that way you can add a pre de-noise or whatever and you can use the grouping to take care of mis-matched cameras or white balance problems with your groups. Just getting into the weeds here.

Thanks Again

Thx a lot, Dan. Great Insight and lovely work!
I love working with Print-Emulations too and I have a pretty similar workflow but I always added the grain after everything in timeline-mode. Need to try your approach asap. Makes a lot of sense with your explanation. Would love to see an whole detailed Insight about this musicvid too.

+1 for a sequel to this insight where we get to see you how you graded a few of these shots on the clip level. I was expecting the use of printer lights and master offset for exposure in this film grade, but intrigued you used regular LGG and not Log controls.

+1 for an even more detailed insight on this music video. Tnx for sharing this Dan!

+1 Would love see a more in depth insight into this process. Love your approach of going beyond the 2383 lut and creating a truly cinematic workflow from start to finish. Would love to know how you used the printer lights and how they contribute to the look you’re after. Putting us over your shoulder while you actually use them in the grade would be cool. Pre and post clips- How do you use them? What’s your strategy? And I’d love to know what lenses were used. Great work. Always look forward to your insights.